The writer of nearly two dozen best-sellers, including Orchid Beach and Swimming to Catalina, Stuart Woods unfailingly entertains legions of fans with his suspenseful novels. Fifth in the series offering the dashing, advanced Stone Barrington, this page-turner presents nonstop action. Stone and his ex-partner, Dino, are facing every policeman’s most severe fear. Individuals near them are becoming murdered, probably by someone the two of them sent to jail before. To complicate matters, Stone discovers himself involved in a distracting romantic relationship with a woman who could be as dangerous as she is beautiful. As the body count multiplies, Stone and Dino race against time for you to discover clues to the outstanding killer’s identity. Through glitzy restaurants, dark back alleys, and posh summer months areas, the suave Rock Barrington faces mobsters, a bomber, and a former lover to obtain his man. Richard Ferrone’s durable, no-nonsense narration is the ideal vehicle because of this nonstop thrill ride.